The Federal Government has criticised the coronation and activities of individuals styled as Eze Ndigbo (Igbo traditional rulers) in foreign countries, describing the practice as embarrassing. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, stated this while presenting the position of the government at a meeting of Imeobi,…
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In a show of appreciation for the support given to his administration, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Thursday distributed 40 brand-new SUVs to traditional rulers to enhance their mobility. The presentation was made during the statutory meeting of the Ogun State Council of Obas held at the Oba’s…
By Ayonitemi Kareem OKE-MOSAN, ABEOKUTA – In a historic display of appreciation for the custodians of heritage, His Excellency, Governor Dapo Abiodun, officially handed over 40 newly branded luxury SUVs to the Ogun State Council of Obas this afternoon. The event, held at the Obas’ Complex within the State Secretariat,…
The Ogun State Branch of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the administration of Dapo Abiodun, demanding the immediate payment of outstanding promotion benefits and the restoration of a 10 per cent cut in judiciary workers’ allowances. In a letter dated April 8,…
Detectives of the Igbesa Division of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 27-year-old man, Chidi Ebere, over the alleged murder of a commercial motorcyclist in Igbesa area of the state.The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, April 8, 2026, when the suspect reportedly boarded a motorcycle…
In a significant move expected to bolster the economic landscape of Ogun State, Sam Pharmaceutical LTD has opened a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Ota, one which is being hailed as a major catalyst for regional industrial growth and job creation. Speaking at the grand opening of the Factory, located…
The Chairman of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Abeokuta Branch, Engr Olumayowa Ayodeji Idowu, FNSE has emphasized that the commitment and support of Engineering leaders in government remain vital to the continued growth, relevance, and societal impact of the profession. He made this statement during a recent courtesy visit…
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 25-year-old man, Abubakar Musa, over the alleged killing of two persons and the attempted murder of three others in the Olámbe area of the state. The arrest was confirmed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Police Public Relations…
The Ogun State Executive Council has approved the renaming of the Sagamu–Iperu–Sapade Expressway as the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Expressway, in honour of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor of Ogun State on Information and Strategy,Hon. Kayode Akinmade on…
The Ogun State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) will host governorship aspirant, Senator Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello, at its upcoming Media Parliament session in Abeokuta.The disclosure was contained in a statement issued by the Chairman of the Media Parliament Committee, Comrade Wole Otayemi, and the Secretary, Comrade Idongesit Jonah,…